Col de chelatta is a climb of 24.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col de chelatta tops out at 1,457 m above sea level. It is located in Sahel, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 19.4%. The climb has 1520 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This beyond-category climb covers 24.7 km with 1520m of elevation gain and a very uneven profile, so it's genuinely hard. The main challenge is the string of extremely steep sections (several stretches at 12-13%) broken up by flat or downhill parts, which messes with your rhythm.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't let the steep opening kilometres (9%-12%) get the better of you. Keep your effort in check from the bottom to save something for the nasty 13% kilometre (KM 4.0-5.0).
2. Make the most of the breathers: Use the flat or downhill sections (KM 5.0-7.0 and KM 14.0-17.0) to recover actively (spin easy) and arrive at the next tough bits, like KM 18.0-19.0 at 10%, with fresh legs.
3. Final push: The last part of the climb is demanding, with two kilometres at 8% (KM 22.0-24.0). Save some reserve to hold a steady power output through this final difficulty before the finish.
For the riders who have climbed it, the Col de Chellata is much more than just a climb. It's first and foremost a sensory experience, marked by the crisp mountain air of the southern Djurdjura and breathtaking scenery. Riders' accounts describe a stunning spot in every season, where the mountains roll out as far as the eye can see.
The climb is rewarded with an exceptional panoramic view. From the top of the pass, riders report the unique feeling of straddling the two wilayas of Béjaia and Tizi Ouzou, with a panoramic view over both sides. The superb view of the Djurdjura massif is consistently cited as the highlight of the effort.
The experience is described as magnificent all year round, with a special mention for winter, which gives the place a heavenly character. Riders talk about an ideal spot for a ride that lets you "fill your lungs," turning the effort into a real breath of fresh air.
The ideal time to tackle the climb, according to their experience, is between March and May. It's during this period that the beauty of the site, described as marvellous and magnificent, seems to reach its peak, making this climb a must-do.
24.7 km • 1520 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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